Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Winston was wheeled into the ICU once again.

Through the massive window, Alyssa studied her beloved father, lying unconscious in bed, looking as fragile as butterfly wings.

Tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, and her body trembled.

In the past, she had stubbornly gone her own way, ignoring everyone else in pursuit of love. Yet, Winston had always tolerated her without complaint.

For a long time, she had been an ungrateful daughter.

And now, in this very moment, she felt like she truly deserved to die.

"Don't worry, Lyse. All of us-your brothers are here with you. Cyrus and the others are rushing back as we speak."

Watching Alyssa cry broke Silas' heart. "Lyse, don't cry! Dad was already ill to begin with. This was something that's been a long time coming. It's not your fault. Don't take it so hard. Don't blame yourself."

"Silas is right, Lyse. This isn't because of you." Jonah gently placed his suit jacket over Alyssa's trembling shoulders. His voice was hoarse and deep. He continued, "You know Dad. He's never truly been angry with you.

agitated and emotional. According to the doctor, that's part of what made his illness worse. It's his own nature that pushed him to this point. What he needs now is proper treatment,

she stammered, "I know... but I'm still...

he said gently, "But you're also the

trembling. Deep down, the guilt gnawed at

what you're thinking. You wanted to become part of Beckett Group's core because you were trying to uncover Justin's schemes. To defeat the darkness, you first have to step

her tears away with his necktie. "When Dad wakes up, explain it to him patiently.

used to do the same. He would never mind no matter how messy

made her tears

physician, Abel, approached them with a grave expression. "Mr. Jonah, Mr.

Taylor

scans. "It's not good. His condition is deteriorating faster than I anticipated. It's

to take the scans. She studied them

the location of Mr. Winston's thrombosis makes this extremely

was a massive gamble. If they took the risk and failed, she might lose her father

with anxiety, Silas asked, "Is there no other way

decide, a distinct and appealing voice said, "There